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Info about Taser (x3). Developed by Taser International – an American company Currently being used: For more than 27 years in the U.S Internationally: 260 000 used by 11 500 law enforcement agencies Function: 50 000 volt charge that weakens to 12000 volts at time of impact
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Info about Taser (x3) • Developed by Taser International – an American company • Currently being used: • For more than 27 years in the U.S • Internationally: 260 000 used by 11 500 law enforcement agencies • Function: • 50 000 volt charge that weakens to 12000 volts at time of impact • Fires up to 7.6 metre • One shot can immobilise an offender for 10 seconds • The newly developed model (X3) can penetrate thick clothing and can discharge three projectiles without recharging
Further info. About Tasers • Regulation: - All taser units come with a TASER CAM which automatically records audio and video footage when disengaged. • Drive Stun mode: • Held against target not a projectile • "The Drive Stun causes significant localized pain in the area touched by the Taser, but does not have a significant effect on the central nervous system.” • Most controversial feature of the Taser